Noncorrosive yarn beam



July 2, 1929. HOLT 1,719,703

NONCORROSIVE YARN BEAM Filed Feb. 24 1927 gmimato'v Patented -.luly 2, teas.

units rate LAFAYETTE HOLT, OF BURLINGTON, NORTH ere CAROLINA.

NONCORROSIVE YARN BEAM.

Application filed February 24, 1927. Serial No. 170,593.

proved device of this character constructed of non-corrosive metal throughout, so as to relieve all danger of the yarn becoming stained or rendered commercially inferior due to the corrosive action of acid and other chemicals the beam and yarn must be subjected to during the bleaching, dyeing, or other treating processes.

Another object of the invention is the provision of a sectional yarn beam constructed entirely of Monel metal, as such metal possesses the desired qualities necessary for obtaining the best results in the art of bleaching, dyeing, etc., namely strength, lightness, and non-corrosive features; thus an accurate and true beam is produced which is necessary for obtaining an even winding and proper density of the yarn on the beam found extremely desirable while unwinding, rewinding, slashing, etc.

A further object of the invention is to provide a sectional headed section yarn beam arranged in such a manner that the difierent sections of the heads may be removed while the yarn still remains on the beam should certain sections become damaged during the handling of the beam, thus relieving the necessity of unwinding and rewinding the yarn, said sections being connected together and reinforced for obtaining an accurate and serviceable beam.

It is also an object of the invention to provide a yarn beam of the above indicated character, which is simple and substantial in construction, which can be manufactured economically, and which will be thoroughly efiicient and practical in use.

I am aware that steps have been taken to produce yarn beams with non-corrosive metal at the yarn bearing surface, as shown and described in Eugene Holts and my Patents Nov 1.207.0l3 and No. 1,175,953, which produce a practical yarn beam but one which was subject to the corrosive action of the base metal which supported the non-corrosive lining or sheeting.

lVith the foregoing and other objects in view, which will-be apparent as the description proceeds, the invention resides in the construction and arrangement of parts, as hereinafter described and claimed, it being understood that changes can be made within the scope of what is claimed, Without departing from the spirit of the invention.

The invention is illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein:

Figure 1 is a longitudinal section through my improved beam,

Figure 2 is an end elevation of the same,

and

Figure 3 is a cross section taken on line 33 of Figure 1.

Referring to the detail construction of my improved beam, the numerals and 11 designate sectional heads, each having a central portion 12 and a flange portion 13. The central portions 12 have provided centrally therein openings 14 through which the opposite ends of a'shaft 15 extend. At the openings 14 are provided outwardly extending collars 17, while on the shaft 15 at each end thereof is provided a pair of nuts 18 and 19, the numeral 18 designating the nuts on the inner sides of the central portions of the heads, while the numeral 19 designates the nuts on the outer or exterior side of the central portions. It can be seen that when the nuts 18 and 19 are tightened against the central portions 12 of the heads the said heads will be held against movement towards or away from each other on the shaft 15.

At the periphery of the central portions 12 on the exterior sides thereof are arranged annular grooves or seats 20 into which are arranged the inner cylindrical portions of the flanges 13 of the heads. As the flange portions 13 of the head are ring shaped, it can be seen that the same will form continuations of the central portions. Extending through the flange portions 13 and the cen tral portions 12 at the point where the same engage one another are provided openings 21 through which the opposite ends of supportng rods 22 extend. The supporting rods 22 are threaded at their opposite ends and each has at each end thereof a pair of nuts 23 and 24, which serve the dual purpose of attaching the flange portions 13 to the central portions 12 and the means ot-supporting the heads in a rigid manner against movement towards or away from each other.

As the central portions 12 are of greater thickness than the flange portions 13, it can be seen that an annular'seat is formed atthe periphery of the central portions, which serve as a means of supporting a cylindrical perforated drum 25. By referring to Figure 1 of the drawings, it can be seen that the opposite ends of the drum engage over the periphery of the central portions 12 and abut llO at their ends against the flange portions 13. After the nuts 18 and 19 on the shaft 15 and the nuts 23 and 24: on the rods 22' have been adjusted, it can be seen that the cylindrical perforated drum will be held in a rigid man ner with relation to the heads 10 and 11.

To aid in properly attaching the flange portions. 13 to the central portions 12, a plurality of cap screws 26 extend through the flange portions 13' and are threaded into the central portions 12. It is to be noted that the cap screws are extended from the exterior ends of the beam so that the same may be easily and conveniently removed if it is desired to disconnect either one of the fiange portions 13 from the beam.

At the periphery of the flange portions 13 are outwardly turned portions 27 which have arranged in their outer surfaces friction grooves 28.

On the head 11 at thecentral portion 12- thereof is provided an outwardly extending gland 29 for sealing the beam to the dye machine, whileoutwardly of the gland 29 are provided. the usual lugs 30 for securing the beam to the dye machine so as to cause the beam to rotate during operation. The central portion ofthe head 11 has openings 31 extending therethrough inwardly of the gland 29 through whichthe dyeing or bleaching liquid circulates.

It is to be understood that the beam is constructed throughout with Monel metal, the central portions of the headslO and 11 may be cast, while the material forming the cylindrical perforated drum 25 and the flange portions 13 is of rolled material stamped and I turned in the desired shapes. .Due ,to the strength of Monel metal, it can easily be seen that a beam may be constructed in 'a much lighter manner than beams now in use, and that by the construction I have provided Monel metal, which is rather expensive, may be used so as to require as little thereof as is ab solutely necessary. The result is that I have provided a light, strong, and non-corrosive beam; The weight of this beam has been reduced substantially one-third the weight of beams now in use of the same capacity.

Monel metal which is produced by the International Nickel Company of New York city contains 67%. nickel, 28% copper, and 5% other elements, which produces a metal which is superior to steel in strength, tough,- and non-corrosive. 'By uslng this metal, 1t

can be seen that beams which ordinarily weigh approximately from four hundred to. fourhundred and fifty pounds may be produced as light as from two hundred to two v hundred and thirty seven pounds. which is quite a consideration in the handling of the beams when empty and full of yarn.

By arranging the-supporting rods and the center shaft in the manner set forth in the drawings, it can be seen that thepair of nuts .yarn WOUllCl upon the beam. It can beseen that during such. operation the central portions of the heads will be subjected to a pressure'away from each other. However, it is to be understood that the provision of a pair of nuts on each end of each rod and the shaft is not. solely for this. purpose, as such construction permits the producing and retaining of an accurate and true beam. As the nuts and rods are also constructed of Monel metal, the'threads on the rods will not rust or corrode to prevent proper adjusting or moving of parts when found necessary.

By referring to Figure 1 of the drawings, it can be seen that the central portions of the heads are of a relatively greater thicknessthan the flanges 13 of the heads and the perforated cylindrical drum 25. The reason for this is that when the yarn is wound upon the perforated d'rum,the yarn acts as a means for movement. As the/flanges 13 are not subjected to pressure during the dyeing or bleaching process, it is not necessary to con struct the same as strong.

lVhile I have shown and described a cylindrical perforated drum upon which the yarn is wound, it is to be understood that any imsupporting the drum against expanding 1. A yarn beam comprising a pair of heads each having a cylindrical seat formed on the inner side thereof, a yarn supporting body arranged between said heads and adapted to engage said cylindrical seat-s, rods ,extending between said heads. and means arranged on.

each side of each head and adjustably connected to said rods so that said rods form means for supporting the heads with relation -to each other.

2. A yarn beam comprising a pair of heads,

each having a central portion and a flange portion, a yarn supporting body arranged between said heads, and means for attaching said flange portions of said heads to said central portions of said heads for permitting removal of said flange portions when yarn is arranged upon said supporting body.

' 3. A yarn beam comprising a pair of sectional heads, each composed of a central portion having an annular groove arranged therein at the periphery thereof and a flange portion received in said annular groove, a cy 'lmdrical body arranged between said head,

and means for supporting said heads against movement with relation to each other.

4. A yarn beam comprising a pair of sectional heads, each composed of a central portion having an annular groove arranged therein at the periphery thereof and a flange portion received in said annular groove, a cylindrical body arranged between said heads, said cylindrical portion having the ends thereof arranged over the periphery of said central portions of said heads and the extremities thereof abutting against the flange portions of said heads, and means arranged for supporting said heads against movement with relation to each other.

.5. A yarn beam comprising a pair of sectional heads, each composed of a central portion having an annular groove arranged therein at the periphery thereof and a flange portion received in said annular groove, a cylindrical body arranged between said heads, said cylindrical body having the ends thereof arranged over the periphery of said central portions of said heads and the extremities thereof abutting against the flange portions of-said heads, a series of rods having the opposite ends thereof extended through said central portions and flange por-' tions of said heads, andnuts threaded upon the ends of said rods for engaging said flange portions and central portions in order to hold said flange portions on said central portions and for holding the heads against movement with relation to each other.

6. A yarn beam comprising a pair of heads, each consisting of a central portion provided with an annular groove on its outer surfare adjacent the periphery thereof and a flange portion engaging into said groove, a cylin- .drical perforated drum arranged between said heads and having the opposite ends thereof engaging over the central portions of said heads While the extreme ends thereof abut against said flange portions, :1 series of rods extending through said central portions and flange portions of said heads, a pair of nuts on each end of each rod for holding said flange portions on said central portions and for preventing movement of said heads towards and away from each other, cap screws for aiding in holding said flange portions on said central portions, a shaft extended through the center of said central portions. and a pair of nuts arranged upon each end of said shaft for engaging opposite sides of each central portion.

LAFAYETTE HOLT. 

